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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit

Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit (B21) starts 1.e4 c5 2.d4. In 11,506 games between strong players, White wins 48%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 41%; the most played move is 2…cxd4 (93%).

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1.e4 c5 2.d4

ECO
B21
Games between strong players
11,506
To move
Black
48%41%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2…cxd493% (10,718)48%41%–
2…d62% (255)47%44%–
2…e62% (200)54%36%French Defense: Franco-Sicilian Defense
2…Nc62% (186)59%35%–
2…g61% (90)44%50%–
2…a60% (27)59%41%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Sicilian Defense 1.e4 c5

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